Original Art Nouveau Folding Bench, circa 1900
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Original art nouveau folding bench, circa 1900.
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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Folding Bench
Materials
Beech
Antique Folding Bench
19th C. Spanish Renaissance Carved Chestnut Folding Bench with Iron Stretchers
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an entryway or hallway with this finely carved and versatile antique bench. Handcrafted in Spain circa 1880, the bench is built of solid chestnut and features a rectangular ...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Antique Folding Bench
Materials
Wrought Iron
Folding Bench from USA
$1,600
Folding Bench from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A finely crafted and uncommon American folding two-seat bench in stained oak, having contoured seats and back rests.
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Folding Bench
Materials
Oak
Vintage Campaign Folding Oak 4 Seater Bench. English C.1920
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Fabulous folding bench Original patina. Nice colour of oak I particularly like the side profile.
Category
Early 20th Century English Campaign Antique Folding Bench
Materials
Oak
Antique Horse Shoe Brand Universal Ball Bearing Folding Clothes Wringer Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Horse Shoe Brand Clothing American Upright Wringer Folding Bench Clothes. Item feature Compact folding form which opens up to a full bench, solid wood construction, very nice...
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19th Century Unknown Other Antique Folding Bench
Materials
Metal
Antique English Regency Mahogany Folding Bench Loveseat Sleeper Sofa Campaign
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 19th century museum quality English Regency convertible hall bench or bed. A rectangular form made from walnut with with brass trim.
Category
Early 19th Century Regency Antique Folding Bench
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Pair English Folding X Benches in Damask Upholstery
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This elegant pair of English folding campaign benches embodies the timeless charm of traditional British craftsmanship while offering remarkable versatility, comfort, and decorative ...
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Early 20th Century English Regency Revival Antique Folding Bench
Materials
Damask
Alpine Monastic Bench with Folding Table, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
A rare and sculptural 19th-century Alpine monastic bench, masterfully handcrafted from solid wood with a rich, time-worn patina.
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19th Century French Rustic Antique Folding Bench
Materials
Wood
Louis Philippe Mahogany Hall Bench with a Folding Foot-Rest
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An unusual Louis Philippe mahogany hall bench with a folding footrest, of narrow rectangular form with turned handles at either end set upon tapering reeded supports and feet, the hi...
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1830s French Antique Folding Bench
Materials
Mahogany
Folding Slatted Wood Garden Bench or Seat from France - Early 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fine French folding garden bench or seat featuring a comfortable frame of slatted wooden back and seat with trestle base, offering clean, elegant lines along with strength and supp...
Category
Early 20th Century French Country Antique Folding Bench
Materials
Wood
American Country Outdoor Folding Loveseat
Located in Queens, NY
American Country style Outdoor folding iron loveseat with a weathered white painted wood slat design seat and single slat back.
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Folding Bench
Materials
Slate, Iron
18th Century Italian Walnut & Iron Benches - Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The backs can be folded down to make proper benches.
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18th Century Italian Primitive Antique Folding Bench
Materials
Iron
Italian 18th Century Louis XVI Period Giltwood Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
At the center is the original iron rosette around which the bench folds. Above are four most impressive and richly carved cherubs with wonderful detail.
Category
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Folding Bench
Materials
Giltwood
Early 20th Century Hickory & Bronze Staten Island Ferry Auxiliary Bench
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Long, folding, painted hickory and bronze bench from the Staten Island Ferry.
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Antique Folding Bench
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Italian Early 19th Century Rococo Style Gilt Pliants or Stools
Located in Troy, NY
Pair of Italian Early 19th Century Rococo Style Gilt Pliants or Stools. The folding benches with X-form carved and gilt wood bases, fabric tops and cushions.
Category
19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Folding Bench
Materials
Walnut
Italian Baroque Iron and Brass Faldistorio
Located in Greenwich, CT
Italian Baroque period folding bench (faldistorio), the "X" frame with scroll etched iron supports with notched corners, joined by rosettes, topped by superstructure with suppressed ...
Category
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Folding Bench
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
19th Century Carved Walnut Folding Scissors Savonarola Bench/Settee
Located in Miami, FL
19th century carved walnut folding scissors Savonarola bench/settee Typical of the Italian Renaissance with carved Florentine backs.
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Folding Bench
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Folding Scissors Savonarola Bench or Settle
$2,792Sale Price / set|20% Off
19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Folding Scissors Savonarola Bench or Settle
Located in Miami, FL
19th century carved walnut folding scissors Savonarola bench or settee featuring a carved shields in the back leather.
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Folding Bench
Materials
Walnut
Petite Antique French Gothic Revival Wood Hall Bench Child Settle Library Steps
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Rare antique wood hand carved gothic revival child settle / small hall bench / foldable Library Ladder, Metamorphic Library steps, 1880s This unique petite antique Gothic revival ...
Category
1880s French Gothic Revival Antique Folding Bench
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of American Victorian Style Wooden Church Pew Kneelers
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Victorian Style wooden church pews featuring a contoured structure with seven inset molded arch columns, each topped by a four-lobed flower, with foldable kneeling b...
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Folding Bench
19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Folding Scissors Savonarola Bench or Settle
Located in Miami, FL
19th century carved walnut folding scissors Savonarola bench or settee featuring a lion shield in the back.
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Folding Bench
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Folding Scissors Savonarola Bench or Settle
Located in Miami, FL
19th century carved walnut folding scissors Savonarola bench or settee featuring a gentleman in the back.
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Folding Bench
Materials
Walnut
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Teak Folding Bench
Located in Middleburg, VA
This fun folding bench is made of teak, so it was clearly made for outdoor use-perhaps on a ship.
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Folding Bench
Materials
Teak
Regency Wrought Iron Strap-Work Folding Bench
Located in Pickering, North Yorkshire
A stunning regency period blacksmith made iron folding bench. The bench frame is wrought iron and dates to the early 19th century, it has undergone some restoration in the mid to lat...
Category
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Folding Bench
Materials
Wrought Iron
Anglo-Indian Antique Folding Army and Navy Bench, circa 1890
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique Anglo-Indian beechwood Army and Navy store folding bench, the legs lock with screw-in bolts, when closed the legs lock with wood levers.
Category
1890s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Folding Bench
Materials
Beech
Bench of Oak, 4-Seat, Folding, circa 1920s for Restaurant, Hotel Lobby, Hallway
Unavailable
H 34 in W 73 in D 20 in
Bench of Oak, 4-Seat, Folding, circa 1920s for Restaurant, Hotel Lobby, Hallway
Located in Madison, WI
4-seat folding bench of oak, circa 1920s. Folds to small footprint for easy storage or transport.
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1920s American American Craftsman Antique Folding Bench
Materials
Oak
French Folding Garden Bench
Located in Pasadena, CA
This very attractive early 20th Century slated bench has the original Provencal yellow and blue colors.
Category
1920s Country Antique Folding Bench
American Folding School Bench, circa 1920s
Located in Culver City, CA
This classic folding wooden school bench has charming gold and black floral print transfers across the seat back.
Category
Early 20th Century American Schoolhouse Antique Folding Bench
Materials
Gold, Iron
1920s Four-Seat Folding Railroad Bench, Capetown South Africa, circa 1920s
Unavailable
H 33 in W 72 in D 24 in
1920s Four-Seat Folding Railroad Bench, Capetown South Africa, circa 1920s
Located in East Hampton, NY
Folding oak railway car bench, slatted back and seat.
Category
1920s Antique Folding Bench
Materials
Wood
Vintage Conjoined Folding Chapel Chairs, 1920s
Located in Chesham, GB
This set of four conjoined oak folding chapel chairs features individually folding solid seats.
Category
1920s Antique Folding Bench
Materials
Oak
Mid 1800s Campaign Bench
Located in Katonah, NY
Folding Campaign bench with newly upholstered velvet stripe fabric.
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Folding Bench
Materials
Iron
A Hansome Walnut and Leather Bench/Library Steps
By Derapage Design
Located in San Francisco, CA
The bench lifts and folds onto itself for sturdy support to reach higher shelves.
Category
19th Century American Antique Folding Bench
Materials
Walnut, Leather
European Folding Bench with Metal Legs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
European folding bench with metal legs These benches are made with a pine wood plank top, and iron base, that folds for easy storing.
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Folding Bench
Materials
Iron
17th century Spanish Walnut Folding Bench
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine 17th Century Spanish walnut folding bench, the single plank back with original wrought iron spade hinges, over single plank seat, over spayed leg tressle ends with cross stretch...
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18th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique Folding Bench
Materials
Wrought Iron
Wood and Metal Folding Bench from Early 20th Century France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wood and metal folding bench from early 20th century France.
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Folding Bench
Materials
Metal
Vintage Folding Bench
Located in Mckinney, TX
Handcrafted by a skilled woodworker, the bench’s legs slide to fold into the inside frame of the bench.
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Folding Bench
Materials
Hardwood
French Antique Garden Folding Bench
Located in Round Top, TX
French Antique Garden Folding Bench in Iron and Original Painted Wood
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Folding Bench
Materials
Iron
Folding bench, circa 1900
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
The special thing about this bench is that it is foldable.
Category
Early 1900s French Rustic Antique Folding Bench
Materials
Iron
Vintage Red Folding Bench
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage red wooden folding garden bench.
Category
19th Century French Antique Folding Bench
Materials
Metal
Pair of French 18th Century Louis XIV St. Giltwood X-Shaped Folding Benches
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H 28.5 in W 24.5 in D 22 in
Pair of French 18th Century Louis XIV St. Giltwood X-Shaped Folding Benches
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The benches are centred by a richly carved rosette around which they fold.
Category
18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Folding Bench
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Giltwood
Antique Victorian Wood & Cast Iron Children's School Desk w/ Folding Bench Seat
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H 25.5 in W 36 in D 25 in
Antique Victorian Wood & Cast Iron Children's School Desk w/ Folding Bench Seat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Wood & Cast Iron Children's School Desk w/ Folding Bench Seat. Item features cast iron supports, folding seat, solid wood construction, rear facing cubby entry, ver...
Category
Early 1800s Victorian Antique Folding Bench
Materials
Iron
Spanish Lyre Leg Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th c. lyre leg folding bench with iron stretchers. Beautiful iron hinges.
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Antique Folding Bench
Materials
Iron
19th c. Pair of Louis XIV Giltwood Benches
Located in Dallas, TX
Sensational pair of Louis XIV style giltwood x-form folding benches. Having lustrous gold finish and gently curved legs terminating in scroll feet.
Category
19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Folding Bench
Materials
Giltwood
17th Century Spanish Walnut Bench
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rare and handsome 17th Century Spanish walnut folding bench, the single board back and seat joined by original wrought iron hinges, the base with tressle ends joined by original wrou...
Category
18th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique Folding Bench
Materials
Iron
Set of Four Italian Iron Baroque Benches
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rare set of four Italian Baroque iron folding benches (Faldistorio) with pomegranate bronze finials and turned bronze shafts, the "X" frame with notched and twisted legs ending in Dr...
Category
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Folding Bench
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Italian Baroque Faldistorio
Located in Greenwich, CT
Italian folding bench (faldistorio), the "X" frame with star punched iron supports joined by wrought rosettes, topped by superstructure with suppressed ball bronze finials and turned...
Category
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Folding Bench
Materials
Iron
Folding Train Station Bench
Located in Oakville, CT
8.6 foot folding train station bench by the Buffalo Hardware Co.
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Folding Bench
Materials
Iron
Pine Bench With Folding Legs, Circa 1900
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Pine bench with folding legs, circa 1900. With nice hardware on the folding legs.
Category
Early 1900s French Rustic Antique Folding Bench
Materials
Iron
pair of 19th Century folding 8' Benches
Located in Bainbridge, NY
19th Century Cast Iron folding base with hardwood seat and back. Folds to 15D. Sold as pair
Category
19th Century American Victorian Antique Folding Bench
Materials
Iron
1890's Original Pitch Pine Folding Laundry Bench
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1890’s Original Pitch Pine Folding Laundry Bench. Good original Victorian laundry bench by Beatty Brothers.
Category
1890s French Antique Folding Bench
Materials
Pine
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Antique Folding Bench For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique folding bench you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique folding bench for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and iron. There are many kinds of the antique folding bench you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique folding bench is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Industrial, Baroque and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one antique folding bench that is appealing in its simplicity, but Etoile produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Antique Folding Bench?
Prices for an antique folding bench start at $565 and top out at $28,900 with the average selling for $2,017.
Finding the Right Benches for You
Don’t underestimate a good bench — antique and vintage benches are storage pieces, stylish accents and statement-making additional seating.
Today, benches are a great option to maximize seating in your house and outdoor space. The perfect option to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere in foyers and entryways, benches can also transform dining areas, making it possible to host a hungry family with limited space. Whether you’re sprucing up your entertaining with upholstered Empire-style benches or adding more options to a dining room that’s seen a farmhouse makeover, this humble furnishing has only become more versatile over the years. Designers have recognized the demand for a good bench, crafting the convenient seating alternative from a range of materials, including wood, iron and even concrete.
Mid-century modern benches from George Nakashima, Charlotte Perriand and the pared-down Platform bench by George Nelson for Herman Miller are classics of innovation, but maybe you’re looking for an unconventional design approach to your home's seating. Opt for something totally outside the box — an antique pine church-pew bench paired with a vintage wool throw and stationed under the mounted coatrack in your mudroom is a distinctive touch.
For your outdoor oasis, a wrought-iron patio bench is the obvious choice but not the only option. An enclosed back patio would do well to inherit a rattan bench with cushions, but it can be susceptible to weathering and should be covered or moved indoors when not in use.
Whatever your seating arrangement needs are, find vintage, new and antique benches for every space on 1stDibs.
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